Case continued to October 15 — developer requested different officer. Keep your comments and testimony ready.
We’re writing to share a brief update on our land use case concerning the hearing before Washington County on 9/17/2026. Thank you to everyone who has followed the issue, submitted comments, attended meetings, donated money for legal expenses, or helped keep neighbors informed.
L2600132-D(R)PD/DHAAppeal
The Commons at Sylvan Highlands’ Proposal to Construct 236 additional apartments
At today’s hearing, the developer’s attorney entered a Motion for Continuance. It was granted by the hearings officer. The request continues the case to October 15 at 1:00 p.m. The apparent reason for the request was the attorney’s preference for a different hearings officer other than the one assigned to the case.
The good news is that SHNA, Sunlight Community, and our neighbors on Barnes Road will have more time to streamline arguments and presentations in opposition to the proposed addition of 236 apartments at The Commons at Sylvan Highlands, on SW 66th Drive.
In the meantime, please continue to save any relevant comments, testimony, or exhibits you planned to share at the hearing. When there is an opportunity for additional public comment or neighborhood coordination, we will circulate that information promptly.
Thank you again for staying engaged and for supporting a thoughtful, neighborhood-wide response.
If you have questions, contact either:
SHNA Land Use Committee Chair, Stuart Rosenfeld, zigzagpsr@gmail.com
SHNA Neighborhood Association President, Sally Kneuven, test.secretary@wvnavhda.com
